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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberDSC-WX5WX50
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9292
Width (mm)2219
Height (mm)5252
Weight (g)146117
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor RSony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)12.216.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD/MPEG-4AVCHD/MPEG-4
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMI, ComponentHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony G-lens; 6 elements in 5 groups, 5 asphericCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0025.00 - 125.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.14 - 0.420.16 - 0.38
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)55
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 2
  • 72
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-points / center / spotContrast Detection: Multi Point, Center Weighted, Spot, Tracking, Face Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.82.7
Rear display resolution (dots)460,800460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (125-3200), Program Auto (125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 21/1600 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, SnowPicture Effect (HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx.0.2 - 5.1m(W) / Approx.0.9 - 2.1m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.10.0m(W) / Approx.4.1m(T)ISO Auto: Approx.0.2m to 5.3m (7-7/8 in to 17 ft 4-3/4 in) W / Approx. 1.0m to 2.2 m (3 ft 3-3/8 in to 7 ft 2-5/8in) T
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3219
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi (type c)
  • multi-connector (av(sd/hd component)
  • usb. dcin)
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.6-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1010
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.32-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.67-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230240
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BN1Proprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • infolithium rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser vers 5.3
  • pmp portable 5.2/1.2
  • pmp portable
  • windows picture motion browser
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v(10.4-10.6)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot, iAuto, sAuto, iSweepPanorama, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDROptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Full HD 1080i60 movies, 9 Picture Effects, Extra High Sensitivity



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